Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with theWestern New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences

Pectis prostrata Cavanilles (Dwarf Lemonweed)

Family: Asteraceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:Pectis urceolata Rydberg

Pectis prostrata is a ground hugging herb with small yellow composite flowers. The leaves have glands dotted throughout them and not just on the border as those of Pectis angustifolia. Pectis prostrata does not have an obvious scent as would Pectis angustifolia when the leaves are crushed. Pectis prostrata is found on disturbed ground.
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